I hate DEF !!!

[randygk]

I use Peak and found that the rubber vent tends to stick shut from sitting on the shelf. I use a wire or similar to make sure it's open, then no leaks.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I use Peak and found that the rubber vent tends to stick shut from sitting on the shelf. I use a wire or similar to make sure it's open, then no leaks.

Never thought of that! Have had some that siphon extremely well and the last two did not.

 

[photowrite]

I use Peak and found that the rubber vent tends to stick shut from sitting on the shelf. I use a wire or similar to make sure it's open, then no leaks.

Yep, venting appears to be at least part of the solution for some DEF filling hassles.

 

[photowrite]

Just my 2 cents, I use Tractor Supply Traveller, that's the TSC's store label. 2 1/2 gallon jug, $7.00 compared to Blue Def 2 1/2 galllon for $12.00. The hose screws on nice and no leaks. Wal Mart's Super Tech i think the name is, is the same price and pretty much the same jug. Someone mentioned not squeezing the jug? I just hold it up and let gravity do it's thing. You squeeze it, it will squirt just like a baby.

Sounds like a good suggestion, and prices may vary a little regionally... 2.5 gallons of the Walmart brand stuff for me is about $8 locally.

 

[JPM]

That funnel is not for DEF purposes.....

so what is it for? Honestly,,, my truck is without an owner manual and I am looking into getting one

 

[kthaxton]

so what is it for? Honestly,,, my truck is without an owner manual and I am looking into getting one

Adding from a can, it opens the second flapper in the capless fuel system

 

[JPM]

Adding from a can, it opens the second flapper in the capless fuel system

adding what from a can into where ? I suppose diesel additive into the fuel tank? It didn't fit very well into the DEP fill.

 

[SnoKing]

adding what from a can into where ? I suppose diesel additive into the fuel tank? It didn't fit very well into the DEP fill.

I is for adding diesel fuel to the truck from a can. As stated it holds the two flaps open. SnoKing

 

[kthaxton]

adding what from a can into where ? I suppose diesel additive into the fuel tank? It didn't fit very well into the DEP fill.

Oops, in correcting a spelling error, I accidentally deleted "fuel". It's for adding fuel from a can.

 

[masterdrago]

I is for adding diesel fuel to the truck from a can. As stated it holds the two flaps open. SnoKing

Funnel??? Thanks for the hint. I went out and searched around our new truck and found it under the passenger seat. Nice to know it was there but I already made my own to fill diesel from a can. Works great - the spout of the can fits perfectly but would not fit in the white plastic funnel!
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[masterdrago]

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[masterdrago]

why is it so danged hard to now get an image into a reply
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[masterdrago]

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[jhenderson]

You have expensive taste in fuel cans. That being said ,you can’t go wrong buying the best.

 

[masterdrago]

You have expensive taste in fuel cans. That being said ,you can’t go wrong buying the best.

Yep. I wanted something other than those crappy plastic (save the environment cans) that spill and leak. I was also going to store and transport a lot exposed to elements. Wanted something first rate. Do a search for railroad approved fuel cans - will have to look around for best price.

 

[6V92TA]

I try to get to fuel stations before I need to use a gas can and handfill anything.. but thats just me being unusual.. call me being different or something.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I "fixed" the POS system and went back to old school design with a couple parts from AMAZON!

 

[masterdrago]

I did the same thing on a few around the barn using tire schrader valves

 

[masterdrago]

I try to get to fuel stations before I need to use a gas can and handfill anything.. but thats just me being unusual.. call me being different or something.

Second trip we took pulling the new 5r made me antsy about fueling up so I added backup since an aux tank was not in the budget yet.
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[masterdrago]

I just looked at my notes. I added 2.5g DEF @5,549 miles while pulling the 5r on 1st trip and @~8,000 miles after getting back from our 2nd trip. That 2nd 2.5g topped it off really well and the gauge has barely moved the last 2,000 miles (mostly naked) country roads and in town (Willis, Tx.).